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Meeting Name: County Council Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 11/20/2007 5:00 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: Regular Meeting, Fourth Floor, Gold Room
***Revised 11-19-07***
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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3558-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the Educating Teens About HIV/AIDS Project in observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2007.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the Educating Teens About HIV/AIDS Project in observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2007.Presented  Action details Not available
3559-07 1 Proclamation honoring Philip W. Purpura on the momentous occasion of his 106th birthday.ProclamationProclamation honoring Philip W. Purpura on the momentous occasion of his 106th birthday.Presented  Action details Not available
3560-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the 2007 Urban League National Achievers Society Inductees.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the 2007 Urban League National Achievers Society Inductees.Presented  Action details Not available
3561-07 1 Proclamation honoring the Brashear Association on their historic 90th anniversary in Pittsburgh.ProclamationProclamation honoring the Brashear Association on their historic 90th anniversary in Pittsburgh.Presented  Action details Not available
3562-07 1 Certificate of Recognition for the CCAC South Tigers Baseball Team, celebrating their PCAA State title.ProclamationCertificate of Recognition for the CCAC South Tigers Baseball Team, celebrating their PCAA State title.Presented  Action details Not available
3563-07 1 Proclamation honoring Turtle Creek Mayor Adam Forgie and David Sabina for their acts of bravery on December 4, 2006.ProclamationProclamation honoring Turtle Creek Mayor Adam Forgie and David Sabina for their acts of bravery on December 4, 2006.Presented  Action details Not available
3564-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, which recently celebrated its 125th anniversary.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, which recently celebrated its 125th anniversary.Presented  Action details Not available
3565-07 1 Proclamation recognizing The Second Baptist Church of Carnegie, which recently celebrated its 120th anniversary.ProclamationProclamation recognizing The Second Baptist Church of Carnegie, which recently celebrated its 120th anniversary.Presented  Action details Not available
3566-07 1 Certificate of Recognition congratulating the Plum Little Mustang Football Team on winning the 2007 Keystone Bantam League Championship.ProclamationCertificate of Recognition congratulating the Plum Little Mustang Football Team on winning the 2007 Keystone Bantam League Championship.Read  Action details Not available
3567-07 1 Certificate of Recognition honoring Noah M. Dresser on receiving an Eagle Scout Award.ProclamationCertificate of Recognition honoring Noah M. Dresser on receiving an Eagle Scout Award.Read  Action details Not available
3568-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the awardees at the Greenfield Community Awards Dinner on November 17, 2007.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the awardees at the Greenfield Community Awards Dinner on November 17, 2007.Read  Action details Not available
3569-07 1 Proclamation recognizing the volunteer firefighters honored at the Town of McCandless Fire & Rescue Service 9th Annual Appreciation Banquet.ProclamationProclamation recognizing the volunteer firefighters honored at the Town of McCandless Fire & Rescue Service 9th Annual Appreciation Banquet.Read  Action details Not available
3570-07 1 Proclamation congratulating Jim Delligatti, inventor of the Big Mac, on the opening of the Big Mac Museum.ProclamationProclamation congratulating Jim Delligatti, inventor of the Big Mac, on the opening of the Big Mac Museum.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
3571-07 1 Proclamation recognizing and honoring Council Member Sue Caldwell, for her contributions to the cause of good government and her dedication and service to the residents of Allegheny County.ProclamationProclamation recognizing and honoring Council Member Sue Caldwell, for her contributions to the cause of good government and her dedication and service to the residents of Allegheny County.Presented  Action details Not available
3572-07 1 Proclamation recognizing and honoring Council Member William E. Lestitian, for his contributions to the cause of good government and his dedication and service to the residents of Allegheny County.ProclamationProclamation recognizing and honoring Council Member William E. Lestitian, for his contributions to the cause of good government and his dedication and service to the residents of Allegheny County.Presented  Action details Not available
3535-07 1 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Council Member William Russell Robinson to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Community College Board of Directors for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Council Member William Russell Robinson to serve as a member of the Allegheny County Community College Board of Directors for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.Referred  Action details Not available
3448-07 2 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 (k) of the County Home Rule Charter, Section 7147 of the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, Pa. Stat. Ann. tit. 53, § 7147, and other applicabOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 (k) of the County Home Rule Charter, Section 7147 of the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, Pa. Stat. Ann. tit. 53, § 7147, and other applicable laws, authorizing (1) the County to sell, transfer absolutely and assign to a third party purchaser a selected portfolio of County “Tax Receivables” consisting of the County's right to receive the Face Amount, Interest and Penalty which is due and owing to the County as a result of a property owner's failure to timely and fully pay the County's ad valorem real estate tax during the tax years 2001 to 2007, following the execution of a final agreement for such sale, absolute transfer and assignment between the appropriate officers of the County and the successful third party purchaser; (2) the County, acting through its Treasurer, or any other person or persons contracted for now or in the future by the County at the request of the Treasurer to service in the capacity of the special tax servicer, to retain all collection of delinqueAmended and Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3502-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Article 801 of Division 1, entitled "Comprehensive Fiscal Plan," in order to establish a mechanism for the enactmentOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Article 801 of Division 1, entitled "Comprehensive Fiscal Plan," in order to establish a mechanism for the enactment of a continuing spending resolution in the event that a balanced budget cannot be passed more than 25 days from the end of the current fiscal year.Referred  Action details Not available
3479-07 2 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Operating Budget for 2007.ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Operating Budget for 2007.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3517-07 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #16-07).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2007 (Submission #16-07).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3515-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the razing of an unsafe structure in Boyce Park.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the razing of an unsafe structure in Boyce Park.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3516-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 07-06, the existing schedule of facility and recreational rates and fees for the use of County recreational and park facilities.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Ordinance No. 07-06, the existing schedule of facility and recreational rates and fees for the use of County recreational and park facilities.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3444-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 215, entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," and providing for the creation of an Allegheny County CoOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 215, entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," and providing for the creation of an Allegheny County Countywide Riverfront Park Commission to assist in the administration of County policy with regard to the creation of a countywide riverfront park. Amended and Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3478-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending § 5-207.07 (F) of the Administrative Code to redefine the duties of the Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review by eliminating the ability to access property assessmenOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending § 5-207.07 (F) of the Administrative Code to redefine the duties of the Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review by eliminating the ability to access property assessment data by owner name; and amending Ordinance No. 58-03-OR to render it consistent with the amended Administrative Code. Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3504-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Article 210 of Division 1, entitled "Assessment Standards and Practices," in order to establish a County policy forOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Article 210 of Division 1, entitled "Assessment Standards and Practices," in order to establish a County policy for periodically reviewing the status of all properties qualifying for exemption from property taxation under the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3544-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing use of the County's Lakeview Field in North Park by the Town of McCandless for the sponsorship of baseball/softball practices, games and tournaments.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing use of the County's Lakeview Field in North Park by the Town of McCandless for the sponsorship of baseball/softball practices, games and tournaments.Referred  Action details Not available
3545-07 1 An Ordinance authorizing the extension of the term of Ordinance No. 04-06-OR, enacted February 21, 2006, allowing the Department of Public Works to take certain actions on behalf of County Council with respect to the issuance of highway occupancy permits,OrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing the extension of the term of Ordinance No. 04-06-OR, enacted February 21, 2006, allowing the Department of Public Works to take certain actions on behalf of County Council with respect to the issuance of highway occupancy permits, the grant of certain licenses, rights of entry and easements, and the amicable acquisition of certain real estate affecting County public work projects and other matters for calendar years 2006 and 2007.Referred  Action details Not available
3546-07 1 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," to impose a County tax on the rental of certain motor vehicles within the CountOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," to impose a County tax on the rental of certain motor vehicles within the County.Referred  Action details Not available
3548-07 1 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.A, "Alcoholic Beverage Taxation," in order to provide for the imposition of a County tax on the sale at retaiOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," creating Article 808.A, "Alcoholic Beverage Taxation," in order to provide for the imposition of a County tax on the sale at retail of liquor and malt and brewed beverages within the County.Referred  Action details Not available
3549-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.Referred  Action details Not available
3550-07 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the tax levy upon all real property subject to taxation within the limits of Allegheny County.Referred  Action details Not available
3551-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public businesResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of Allegheny County and for meeting debt charges for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Referred  Action details Not available
3552-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting a Capital Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses for capital expenditures during the ResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting a Capital Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses for capital expenditures during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Referred  Action details Not available
3553-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Grants, Special Accounts, and Agency Fund Budgets, by setting forth appropriations to pay said expenses during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December ResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Grants, Special Accounts, and Agency Fund Budgets, by setting forth appropriations to pay said expenses during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Referred  Action details Not available
3554-07 1 Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public businesResolutionResolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting an Operating Budget pursuant to Article IV, §2 and Article VII, §4 of the Home Rule Charter, by setting forth appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of Allegheny County and for meeting debt charges for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.Referred  Action details Not available
3556-07 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, expressing the support of Council for the recent "Buy American" program presented by John Ratzenberger and the Alliance for American Manufacturing.MotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, expressing the support of Council for the recent "Buy American" program presented by John Ratzenberger and the Alliance for American Manufacturing.PassedPass Action details Not available
3557-07 1 Motion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, urging the Allegheny County Treasurer, Controller and Chief Executive to develop policies for increasing the County's use of local credit unions as depositories and/or means of investing the CounMotionMotion Expressing the Sense of Council of Allegheny County, urging the Allegheny County Treasurer, Controller and Chief Executive to develop policies for increasing the County's use of local credit unions as depositories and/or means of investing the County's funds, as contemplated by Article 813 of the Administrative Code of Allegheny County.PassedPass Action details Not available